“He sought a new adventure, and he found it in Iraq. I think he had found his calling in life.”— Chris Kelly, friend, in the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

After his death, Tainsh's stepmother was told that during his final battle, he fired 400 shots from two weapons, saving the lives of 12 men, the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer reported. Tainsh grew up in Oceanside and loved to surf. He worked at Lake Tahoe ski resorts before joining the Army at age 29.

Sergeant, Thanks is not enough to let you know how appreciated you are.. I am also a fellow soldier that grew up in beautiful Oceanside and I have seen many good men not come home.Because of you other men lived that day.thoust no higher calling.Richard DuLacUS Army (Ret)Oceanside

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— Richard DuLac, December 29, 2008 at 2:29 p.m.

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